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NY S04598

Bill

Status

Vetoed

12/19/2025

Primary Sponsor

Robert Jackson

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Allows Tier 4 and Tier 6 EMT members who previously opted out of the 25-Year Retirement Program a second opportunity to join by filing an application with NYCERS within 180 days of the bill's effective date

  • Requires members who elect to join the program to pay all additional member contributions (6.25% of compensation) retroactively from their EMT hire date, plus interest

  • Impacts approximately 7 active members with an average age of 47.1 years and average service of 24.9 years

  • Increases employer contributions in the first four years (ranging from $67,000 to $102,000 annually from 2026-2029), then decreases contributions in subsequent years

  • Allocates all employer contribution changes entirely to New York City

Legislative Description

Provides for eligibility of certain participants in the New York City employees retirement system to opt into the twenty-five year retirement program for EMT members.

Last Action

VETOED MEMO.142

12/19/2025

Committee Referrals

Governmental Employees6/13/2025
Rules6/12/2025
Finance3/18/2025
Civil Service and Pensions2/10/2025

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